UK economy bounces back after pre-Christmas slump

Thursday, 3rd February 2011

The UK economy bounced back from its pre-Christmas slump last month, easing fears of a double-dip recession. Britain's huge services sector expanded at its fastest rate in eight months as it recovered from a dismal December, according to an influential report published yesterday. It followed news of a record-breaking start to 2011 for manufacturers and steady growth in construction after New Year.

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